Notice - Notification of WTO Members: Amendment to the Food Sanitation Act.
| WTO code |
G/SPS/N/JPN/552 |
| Date notice |
17/01/2018 |
| Notice type |
Regular |
| Title |
Amendment to the Food Sanitation Act. |
| Summary |
The main items in the amendment of the Food Sanitation Act are as follows:
a) Strengthening measures taken by national and local governments for interregional food poisoning cases.
b) Requirement of food hygiene control based on HACCP principles.
c) Establishment of an adverse event reporting system for foods containing the designated substances.
d) Improvement of sanitary regulations for utensils, containers and packaging for food and food additives considering international consistency.
e) Revision of licensing system and establishment of notification system for food businesses.
f) Establishment of a reporting system for food recalls.
g) Ensuring safety of imported foods and Legalizing administration related to food export.
h) Others (required provisions such as penal provisions).
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| Product |
Food and food additives, utensils, containers and packaging for food and food additives |
| Country |
Japan |
File attach:
NJPN552.pdf
Orther Notice: